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package io.helidon.codegen.spi;

import io.helidon.codegen.CodegenOptions;


/**
 * {@link java.util.ServiceLoader} provider interface for element mapping.
 * This provider is used to load all mappers accessible through {@link io.helidon.codegen.CodegenContext#elementMappers()}.
 */
public interface ElementMapperProvider extends CodegenProvider {
    /**
     * Create an element mapper based on provided options.
     *
     * @param options as obtained from annotation processing environment, Maven plugin, or command line arguments
     * @return a new element mapper
     */
    ElementMapper create(CodegenOptions options);
}
